Mathematics

Discover methods and ideas included in the many areas of modern mathematics. This
concentration develops competence in mathematics and in the art of effective reasoning,
while also developing problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and communicate
the results of one’s work both orally and in writing. The concentration helps prepare
graduates for future training or careers in mathematics, computer science, actuarial
sciences, education, medicine, law, and economics, among others.

Related Career Paths

Students with a concentration in mathematics may enter into fields such as education,
analysis, engineering, industrial production, market research, and statistics.

Curriculum

To complete the mathematics concentration, a student must take five courses in mathematics
at the 300-level, including at least one year-long sequence, for a total of 20 credits.

Course Spotlight

Mathematics 350t: Differential Geometry I

In this course, you will discuss topics that include an abstract introduction to tangent
spaces and differential forms; the Frenet Formulas for moving frames on curves in
space; and the rudiments of the theory of surfaces, both embedded and abstract.